http://www.EventsListed.com In todays world social networking is an essencial part of any modern event marketing strategy, the use of web 2.0 event centric social media & networking websites need to be part of the plan.

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I want to start my own event planning business. I just need the basics. Is there anything special I need in order to start my business, like a degree, or can i just make it up and go from there?

No degree needed. The best way to drum up business is word of mouth. Put together some smaller events for friends, family, and close acquaintances. A long and strong referral list is what you need. Have a business plan; what kind of events do you want to specialize in?
Other than that go for it as you go along.

I am looking for event planning software (or online system) that is reasonable in cost and mac friendly, any suggestions? thanks!

It will depend on the type of event planning you are talking about.
Special Events, Wedding Planning, Party Planning, etc.

Two sources can guide you: Special Event Magazine and
ISES (International Special Event Society). Both can be found on
the web.

Best to you!

TERI ROBINSON ANYEVENT-EVENT PLANNING SERVICE

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Have you ever wondered whether or not you would be suited to a career as an Event Planner? Well, the Australian Academy of Wedding and Event Planning have all the answers.

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Within the next few years, after my own wedding is over and we’ve moved into our new place, I’m determined to start my own event planning business after being an office event coordinator for a couple years now. I was wondering how you event/wedding planners starting your own business. I plan on stocking up on plenty of event planning business books (event planning for dummies, anyone?), but does anyone else have any advice for me? Where to begin? What’s most important? I’d love to hear it! Thanks in advance.

Well, you already have the experience, which is the biggest stubbling block for most people trying to "break into the business". I read that you should offer to plan 5-6 events for free, with the understanding that they will write a letter of recommendation. If you know anyone who is planning a wedding, birthday party, etc, offer to plan it for them. You might also contact a charity organization and offer to plan their next fundraiser. Since you donated your time, you could write off what you would have charged as a charitable deductions on your business income taxes. Just ask them to make sure your event planning business name gets a credit in the program with all the other donations. If they do a silent auction, you could donate your services for a plan a party for up to so many people. Then when they call you, there’s one of your free parties planned.

You can adveritse in the wedding magazines and/or local business trade journals. It’s expensive, but you have to spend money to make money. You might want to do some networking at a bridal show, but our experience with those has not been too possitive…they charge a fortune, and we have rarely gotten enough business leads to get our money back out of it (I work for a reception hall).

Lots of wedding planners offer day of wedding coordination, which is a god-send to stressed out brides. Even if they want to plan everything themselves, they don’t the time or emotional energy to "direct" the day of the wedding. See if you can talk to all the local churches about leaving your business cards, or if they have one, getting on their referral list.

Im aplying to FIDM and majoring in visual comm cause thats the only way I know of getting my foot into the celebrity event planning door! ANY other suggestions please give them??..I have a serious pasion for this!

Most of the students that I knew in the visual communications program at FIDM wanted to become a planner of some sort. I highly suggest visiting the career center at FIDM and look for internships, sign up to work at fashion week, and try to get a job as a dresser at fashion shows (all of which is easy to come by at FIDM). I know it isn’t pretty work, but what I found out is that it is who you get to know backstage. The people who put on the events are great sources for information as well as contacts, and you get to meet some very famous people at these events.

http://www.thebeginningofforever.ca

Renee Ferguson ~ Wedding/Event/Destination Coordinator

Weddings Coordinated by The Beginning of Forever in association with Wise Bride, Sheer Elegance Events, and Silver Platter Events

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I’m in the early stages of starting my own event planning business. How would you suggest I market my business?

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet.

http://www.ises.com/ — International Special Events Society
http://www.acep.com/ — Association of Catering & Event Professionals

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business by Jill Moran
* Start Your Own Event Planning Business: Your Step by Step Guide to Success by Krista Turner
* The Essential Event Planning Kit by Godfrey Harris
* Start & Run an Event-Planning Business by Cindy Lemaire

There are lots of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles:

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-an-Event-Planner&id=99077 – How to Become an Event Planner by Randy Wilson
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,286945,00.html – Entrepreneur’s Starting an Event Planning Service

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

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